⏳ Yield & Time

Yield: 8 servings

Preparation Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes

Total Time: 45 minutes

🍽 Ingredients

• 2 cups All-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons Baking soda
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon Salt
• 1 cup Unsalted butter, softened
• 1 1/2 cups Granulated sugar
• 1 cup Packed light brown sugar
• 3 Large eggs
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1 cup Grated parsnips
• 1 cup Grated carrots
• 1 cup Chopped walnuts

📖 Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour your 9x13 inch baking pan. (I always use parchment paper too—it makes cleanup a breeze!)
2. Peel and grate the parsnips and carrots. Get ready for a little arm workout. It's worth it, trust me!
3. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugars until light and fluffy. This is where a stand mixer comes in handy, but if you're doing it by hand, get ready for some serious mixing.
4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract. Mix until smooth. So far, so good!
5. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Don't skip this step—it ensures the leavening agents are evenly distributed.
6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Don't overmix, or the cake will be tough. That wouldn't be delightful.
7. Stir in the grated parsnips, carrots, and walnuts. Everything's coming together now!
8. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
9. Let the cake cool completely in the pan before frosting. This is the hardest part—waiting. But resist the urge to cut into it now, you'll thank me later!
10. Once the cake is cool, frost it with your favorite cream cheese frosting. I've got a great recipe for that in my other blog posts, so keep your eyes peeled (haha, pun intended).

📝 Notes

• Make sure your butter is softened to room temperature for optimal creaming. This makes the cake lighter and fluffier!
• Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing develops too much gluten, leading to a tough cake. Mix until the ingredients are just combined.
• Feel free to adjust the spices to your liking. Add a pinch of ginger or cardamom for an extra layer of flavor.